Rosa Balfour, Director of Carnegie Europe, attributes the rise of the far right not only to major issues such as the consequences of globalization and the spread of disinformation but also to a much more «banal» cause: the strained relationship between citizens and the institutions of representative democracy.

The German Bundestag has established a parliamentary committee to evaluate mistakes made during Germany’s 20-year engagement in Afghanistan. One thing is certain: From the outset, the goals of democracy building were set too optimistically and without regard for the cultural and social realities of the country. But there are also positives.

They fight against corruption, social inequality, or climate change: Social movements have taken on a key role in political change worldwide. How can international donor organizations support these movements?

What European democracies can learn from India’s secularism and why protecting religious freedom is crucial for the future of democratic societies.

The exile association Razam is an important anchor in the daily lives of people who have fled to Germany due to political persecution. It also supports the activists back home who are rising up against Lukashenko.